Federal judge orders Kennedy Center

A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center for the Arts to provide 30 days' notice before major changes to the complex after President Trump was photographed reviewing demolition plans.

Trump reviews demolition plans

President Trump was photographed reviewing plans to demolish the Kennedy Center after complaining the building was in 'very bad shape' and 'very dangerous' condition.

“It’s in very, very bad shape, very dangerous shape. You see steel falling down. You see plaster falling off ceilings. You see a lot of dangers. It’s been very badly maintained for 25 years.”

Trump appointees vote to close building

The Kennedy Center’s mostly Trump-appointed board voted to close the main building for repairs after plaster fell from the ceiling.

Legal concerns over demolition

A legal team reported a forklift hit building pillars multiple times, raising safety concerns for the Kennedy Center.

“run into and hit the pillars on the building several times”

Trump demands recognition for center

President Trump threatened the Kennedy Center would be 'ripped down' if he didn’t receive recognition for renovating it.

“ripped down”

Judge blocks rebranding

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper blocked efforts to rename the Kennedy Center as the Trump-Kennedy Center or add Trump’s name to the building.

“Simply put, Defendants cannot install memorials for President Trump or anyone or anything else at the Kennedy Center without Congress’s blessing”

Kennedy Center in decline

The Kennedy Center has been in disrepair for 25 years with water damage and crumbling infrastructure, according to White House officials.

“For years, Democrats let the Kennedy Center rot, allowing water damage and crumbling infrastructure to turn a national treasure into a building in decay”